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Kithul

The smoky palm treacle drizzled over Sri Lankan buffalo curd.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
260Calories
0gProtein
65gCarbs
0gFat
0gFiber
60gSugar

Benefits

Key compounds

Natural sugarsmineralslow-glycemic profile

Best for these goals

Sri Lankan syrup and jaggery

How to use it

The tapped flower sap is boiled into kithul treacle (a syrup poured over buffalo curd) or set into jaggery blocks

Evidence level

Traditional

Cautions & interactions

A whole-sap sweetener, still sugar — use as any syrup. Genuine kithul is often adulterated; buy from trusted sources.
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